Monster: The Ed Gein Story – Netflix Release Date, Cast, and First Look
Netflix has officially unveiled the release date and first-look photos for the highly anticipated third installment of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s crime anthology series, Monster. Titled “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” the new season will debut globally on October 3, 2025.
The series continues Murphy’s exploration of infamous criminals, following the massive success of Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022) and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024).
What Is Monster: The Ed Gein Story About?
The upcoming season will dive into the life of Ed Gein, one of America’s most disturbing real-life figures.
According to Netflix’s official description:
“Serial killer. Grave robber. Psycho. In the frozen fields of 1950s rural Wisconsin, a friendly, mild-mannered recluse named Eddie Gein lived quietly on a decaying farm – hiding a house of horrors so gruesome it would redefine the American nightmare. Driven by isolation, psychosis, and an all-consuming obsession with his mother, Gein’s perverse crimes birthed a new kind of monster that would haunt Hollywood for decades.”
Gein’s crimes inspired iconic horror films including Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs. His legacy, both shocking and culturally influential, forms the chilling foundation of this season.
Cast of Monster: The Ed Gein Story
The star-studded cast is led by Charlie Hunnam in the titular role of Ed Gein. Supporting cast members include:
- Tom Hollander
- Laurie Metcalf
- Suzanna Son
- Vicky Krieps
- Olivia Williams
- Lesley Manville
- Joey Pollari
- Charlie Hall
- Tyler Jacob Moore
- Mimi Kennedy
- Will Brill
- Robin Weigert
Hunnam also serves as an executive producer on the project.
Behind the Scenes
The series is created and executive produced by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, with Brennan also serving as writer. Brennan directed two episodes, while Max Winkler helmed six episodes of the season.
Other executive producers include Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, Nissa Diederich, Louise Shore, and Carl Franklin.
Legacy of the Monster Anthology
The Monster anthology has already earned Netflix critical acclaim and major award recognition:
- Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story received six Primetime Emmy nominations, with Niecy Nash winning Outstanding Supporting Actress.
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story currently holds 11 Emmy nominations ahead of the 77th Emmy Awards on September 14, 2025.
Looking ahead, a fourth season is already in development, focusing on the infamous Lizzie Borden case, with Ella Beatty set to star.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story – Netflix Release Date
- Monster: The Ed Gein Story premieres worldwide on Netflix, October 3, 2025.
With its unsettling subject matter, powerhouse cast, and Murphy’s signature storytelling, the series is set to become another must-watch entry in the anthology.
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